Kalle Humpfner, policy officer for the German Trans* Association, applauded the new law, highlighting that it offers much more accessible, less costly, and less intrusive processes for gender self-recognition. He criticized the previous system that forced individuals to disclose deeply personal information—information shared with the court, which often covered intimate details such as sexual preferences, masturbation practices, and underwear choices, causing unnecessary distress for many.
Nyke Slawik, a German parliamentarian and transgender woman involved in negotiating the bill, described the law as a historic reform of international significance. She expressed that it symbolizes hope amid rising right-wing populism and cautioned against a rollback of LGBTQI+ rights happening in various countries. The legislation not only signifies progress for gender identity recognition but also challenges the increasingly regressive attitudes prevalent in some global regions.
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